From Russia with Fear

A Mother Beheads Her Disabled Six-Year-Old Son

Episode Summary

In the Moscow region, 31-year-old Elena Tsutskova confessed to beheading her disabled six-year-old son Miroslav. Neighbors long heard screams; relatives cite schizophrenia, alcohol, and drug abuse. Investigators probe whether drugs or psychosis drove the murder. If declared insane, Tsutskova could be sent for compulsory treatment instead of prison.

Episode Notes

In the Moscow region, 31-year-old Elena Tsutskova confessed to beheading her disabled six-year-old son Miroslav. Neighbors long heard screams; relatives cite schizophrenia, alcohol, and drug abuse. Investigators probe whether drugs or psychosis drove the murder. If declared insane, Tsutskova could be sent for compulsory treatment instead of prison.